Radio Mirror (Nov 1936-Apr 1937)

RADIO M IRROR must always remain backgrounds. If on the other hand, the carpet had been of a small, complicated design, the chairs would have appeared out of proportion to the room, and ungainly. Now an important rule to remember is that when you use highly figured carpets and upholstery, the walls and windows should be of light, simple colors. Flowered drapes at the windows would have been just too much of a good thing. In the dining room, on the other hand, the carpet is of solid color, deep Burgundy red, and the flowered chintz drapes with their bold colors and patterns are not only proper but lend definite character to an austere room. Since the dining room is visible from the living room, the Thomases wisely have carried out the same basic color scheme. The walls are pale yellow with an unobtrusive little flower pattern. The chairs are upholstered in a creamy yellow leather. The dull gleam of reddish mahogany blends perfectly with the red and contrasts harmoniously with the yellow. Notice that four distinct types of furniture design are used in the same room. The table is Duncan Phyfe, the chairs at the head and foot of the table, Chippendale, and the remaining chairs and sideboard are Sheraton. The corner cupboard is Hepplewhite. If you can assemble really good examples of the cabinet-maker's art or even reproductions, do not hesitate to mix them in one room. The practice is not only permissible, but highly desirable. Nothing speaks more plainly of unimaginative home-planning, than conventional store-made parlor or dining room suites. INCIDENTALLY, when dining room ■ and living room are adjoining it is wise to follow the Lowell Thomas practice of decorating the two rooms in similar colors. Remember then, that the two rooms ought to be considered together rather than as separate entities. The two rooms of the large Thomas home which are most used and most lived in are the huge studio and the gym. The studio is 65 feet long and it is there that Mr. Thomas does most of his work. He confessed to me that his long years of travel have given him a mild case of claustrophobia. He is depressed by small, box-like rooms and can work best in a sense of space. A handsome photographic enlargement done in oils over the fireplace reminds Lowell of happy hours spent with one of the sheiks who made his stay in Arabia so thrilling and exciting. Spears from Africa, a war-drum covered with python skin, elephants from India, a globe of the world marked by the intrepid army fliers who first encircled the world by air whom Thomas accompanied when on their epoch making flight— the room is almost a museum of fascinating lore. It is the room most like Thomas. But that's how homes are — they are mirrors of their occupants. Try to make yours speak well for you. At any rate, even if friend husband has not been a world traveler and explorer he will appreciate a room, no matter how small, set aside in the house to call his very own— a room which will reflect his personal tastes and hobbies. For interesting and novel suggestions for men's dens write to Ruth Geri, c/o Radio Mirror, 722 East 42nd St., New York, listing your husband's favorite sport or hobby. Look for the Bobby Breen cover on the January issue TO INTRODUCE OUR MARVELOUS NEW *C^ LOTION Never have you used a lotion that keeps your hands and face so satin-smooth, alluring! YOU will prefer Cashmere Bouquet Lotion, first because it is so much more soothing! Its healing ingredients smooth your skin at once. Chapped, redlooking hands grow soft and whiter, as if by magic . . . even with one application of Cashmere Bouquet Lotion. Then, you'll prefer it too, because it vanishes quickly and completely . . . never leaves the slightest feeling of stickiness! You can pull on your gloves without any difficulty, immediately after using Cashmere Bouquet Lotion. And last . . . but certainly not least . • . you'll adore the fragrance of this lovely creamy lotion. It is lightly scented with the famous Cashmere Bouquet perfume . . . the same costly, lingering perfume used in Cashmere Bouquet Soap! So use Cashmere Bouquet Lotion regularly. Every time you wash your hands, and always before exposure to cold, wintry winds. Use it on your face, too ... at night before you go to bed, and as a powder base during the day. Why not put one of these attractive bottles fCa^m of Cashmere Bouquet Lotion on your dress L£^3p^feJ97 ing table right away? fl=l?^^r GET THIS INTRODUCTORY OFFER AT YOUR DRUG OR DEPARTMENT STORE! Remember, for limited time only ! T£*>' L£*-39. 59